verb
decelerate
Decelerate (verb) means to reduce the velocity of something.
verb
1
To reduce the velocity of something.
2
To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
3
To go slower.
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Etymology
Late 19th c., from de- + (ac)celerate. Compare deaccelerate.
Rhymes for decelerate
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What is the meaning of decelerate?
"decelerate" (verb) means to reduce the velocity of something.
What are the different meanings of decelerate?
"decelerate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To reduce the velocity of something; 2. To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease; 3. To go slower.